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Hiking in the French Alps
Yes, technical hiking leggings are a thing – 4 reasons why I’ve started choosing them over traditional walking pants

By Julia Clarke Last updated

Who knew leggings could make such reliable hiking legwear?

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A hiker's legs as they step from log to stone crossing a river
Columbia Women's Cirque River II Hiking Leggings review: tough tights built for comfort on the move

By Julia Clarke Published

Technical hiking leggings are growing in popularity, and we like the durability and comfort of these stretchy striders

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Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers: profile shot
Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers review: tough trekking trousers tested

By Alex Foxfield Published

We head out into the backcountry in the Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers, pants that boast great looks and top durability but are a little restrictive for our tester’s liking

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Close up of a woman hiking wearing shorts and using poles
Columbia Women's Summit Valley Hiking Shorts review: light and functional for warm days and active travel

By Julia Clarke Published

These hiking shorts are more technical than their simple design suggests, delivering lightweight functionality, comfort and plenty of storage

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Man wearing Montane Terra Lite Shorts
Montane Terra Lite Shorts review: when the sun’s out they let the breeze in

By Pat Kinsella Published

These superlight Montane Terra Lite Shorts are ideal for summer strolls and hill hikes

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MO/GO exoskeleton hiking pants
Power up! Arc’teryx and Skip launch $5,000 exoskeleton hiking pants inspired by mountain goats

By Dave Golder Published

Give your hiking a power assist with the MO/GO

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Páramo Alta Trek Trousers: opening zip
Páramo Men’s Alta Trek Trousers review: comfortable pants boasting excellent freedom of movement

By Alex Foxfield Published

We hike and scramble in the high places wearing Páramo’s Alta Trek Trousers to put these technical hiking pants to the test against the challenging mountain environment

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best rain pants: west highland way fun
Do you really need rain pants for hiking? Or are they just an unwanted weight in your pack?

By Julia Clarke Last updated

Do you really need rain pants for hiking, or can you get away with quick drying trousers? Our experts look into the question

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Close up of hiker's legs wearing cream rain pants
Columbia Wyldwood Waterproof Hiking Trousers review: rain ready in a downpour

By Julia Clarke Published

The Wyldwood rain pants use Columbia's innovative OutDry Extreme technology for better protection in a deluge

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Julia Clarke mountain biking
The North Face Trailjammer Shorts review: hike, bike and climb in all-day comfort

By Julia Clarke Published

Light, stretchy and breathable comfort for warm weather pursuits on the trail, bike or on the rock

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